Apps Worth Knowing for Life on the Water

Don’t feel the need to pack too heavy for your next trip on the water—most of what you’ll need is already in the palm of your hands, literally!

Smartphone apps—more common now than ever before—exist to make your life a little simpler, and a little better. Why not carry that convenience with you to the water?

In today’s blog, we’re taking a look at some of the top apps worth knowing for improving life on your boating adventures.

RaftUp

We could all stand to be a little more social on the water. Boating is a personal sport—it can be reflective and inspiring—but it’s a friendly one, too, one that is made even better when you’re surrounded by friends and family who love it as much as you do.

If you’ve ever felt out of the loop on the water—maybe you’re always the last to know about parties, events, or get togethers—RaftUp might be an easy way to change that. It’s a sort of social network for boaters, who can find each other on the water and keep each other posted about fun goings on!

Coast Guard Mobile App

We rely on the Coast Guard to keep us safe on the water… so why not bring the Coast Guard with you on your next trip? You can do so, in a way, by downloading the Coast Guard Mobile App. It’s designed to give you access to key Coast Guard services from the touch of a button. You can schedule a vessel safety check before taking your boat out, or fill out a float plan that lets friends and family know where you’re going. At the end of the day, it’s another way to add security and peace of mind to your trip (without having to pack it into your luggage!).

Weather

No matter how you get your weather, be sure to have a forecasting app you trust on your phone before heading out. It can clue you into weather issues you might have missed, or give you an idea of when the current conditions might change.

Nowait

While it may not seem like a must-have for boaters, Nowait is a handy way to save your spot at your favorite waterfront café during trips around the coast. After a long day on the water, you don’t want to wait—you just want to eat—so this app helps you do that with less downtime.

Boat Ramps

TakeMeFishing developed this app to encourage fishing and on-the-water fun using easily accessible boat spots, some of which you might have missed on your own!

What’s your must-have boating app? Let us know below!